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I have no idea who this little girl is other than that her name is Sophia.  She seems very wise to me for one so young.  

Did you know that this week, February 15-21,  is Random Act of Kindness Week and that yesterday was Random Act of Kindness Day?  Well, it's true.  At least, it is according to the Random Act of Kindness Foundation .  How did I know this?  I'm glad you asked. Someone delivered a lovely arrangement of flowers to the circulation desk at the library where I work yesterday.  The card was addressed simply: "To the librarians."  The message inside read:  "You do a great job!  Thank you for all of your hard work.  Happy Random Act of Kindness Day!"   We don't know who the flowers came from, but it was very nice to be appreciated.  It gave us a lift and put a bright spot in our day knowing that someone cared and took the time to notice what we do and to express their gratitude for it.  This was how I was made aware that yesterday was Random Act of Kindness Day. About an hour after I arrived at work, an interesting thing happen...

With the last few days of this week bringing another year to a close, my thoughts turn to the new year and wondering what it will bring.  It is a new beginning, and with a new beginning, it seems appropriate to reflect on the old and make plans for the future. I generally don't make new year's resolutions. However, I do like to stop and take the time to think about events of the past year and pay attention to where I am in my life.  It seems like a good time to re-examine my goals and refocus on them.  I also like to take a look at my priorities and perhaps rearrange them as needed. I think I'd like to put being kind at the very top of my list of  priorities.  I have known many kind people in my life, and I admire their ability to treat others well.  I think it is admirable to be able to be kind to everyone---even to those who have not exhibited kindness themselves.  After all, it is fairly easy to return kindness for kindness.  It is much more di...

Something I read last night reminded me of this video. My friend Reenie posted this quite a while ago on her blog, and it made an impression on me. It is a good reminder to me that everyone is carrying a burden of some sort, whether it is evident or not, and that we should be kind to one another.